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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,288.62, 955,710.18 and 187,890.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,288.62, 955,710.18 and 187,890.18 is: 281,769.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,288.62 : 955,710.18 = 187,890.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,288.62/955,710.18 = 187,890.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,288.62x = 955,710.18 × 187,890.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,288.62x = 179,568,557,748.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,568,557,748.03/637,288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,769.60

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